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The Anatomy of Serena Williams’ Catsuit

Serena Williams has always been a risk taker. Her powerful look from her first match in Paris — a sleek black catsuit paired with sparkling SW shoes — highlights her relentless drive to break barriers and sends a strong message.

4 Cool Catsuit Facts

The original design was blue.

It was intended to be a power suit (meant to help her recover).

When Serena received the first sample, the waist sash was red — it was supposed to be black. But she loved it and made sure it remained part of the final design.

It took two years to take the suit from ideation to the court this week.

THIS IS THE ANATOMY OF SERENA WILLIAMS' CATSUIT

Catch the catsuit on-court during Serena’s second match later this week.